Their second demo (1987) was reworked for release by R.E.X. Records under the name Celestial Messenger. It featured a metal sound typical of the hair era of metal. Their debut's lyrics also reflect their ministry orientation, one stated that the band wrote about "getting closer to God and not rejecting the Truth." The album became a classic for fans of Christian metal and was subject of an illegal re-release in 1998. The legal 2000 re-release of Celestial Messenger features a bonus of three remastered tracks as well as material from an early demo a bonus.
Their sophomore album, Sylentiger, was released in 1990. It featured a harder sound and lyrics which the Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music characterised as presesting a need for salvation with a viewpoint from arminian theology. In retrospect HM magazine editor Doug Van Pelt found the record to be disappointing compared to their debut.
Trytan disbanded in the early 1990s. Larry Dean started a ministry in 1991 which had evolved into the Heart Maneuvers Christian Fellowship church by 1993.Scott Blackman, drummer on Celestial Messenger, eventually became an associate pastor there. Larry Dean continued to work in the Chicago music scene.
Playing With Fire
Trytan Lyrics
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what's been going on?
The emptiness that's in your smile
tells me something must be wrong
I know you've heard it said before
"Once burned, twice shy"
Your chasing fame and fortune
but the glory fades and the feelings die
with this lesson to be learned
If you're playin' with fire
you're gonna get burned
Into the arena
lasers cut the air
The heartbeat of the thousands
its what's drawn you to the stars
Is it you they came to see
and idol of the age?
They lay down on your altars
but you just turn away
You shoot a lethal does of worldly pride
you're walkin' the wire
Bein' pulled by your desire
While His love is burning in the night
He's fighting for your life
And I wonder why you're still...
Playin' with fire
Choose the fire that He sends
'Cause both those fires never end!
Our global colloseum
was the stage He played
conquering the darkness
His blood the ransom paid
The serpent lifted in glory
will never hide that truth
His love is always marchin' on
I don't care what you do
Don't shoot a letha dose of worldly pride
Don't walk on the wire
Don't get pulled by your desire
As His love is burning in the night
we're fighting for your life
Until you see the light
we will play with fire!
The lyrics to Trytan's song "Playing With Fire" convey a message about the dangers of chasing fame and fortune at the expense of one's own spiritual well-being. The song paints a picture of a person who has been absent for a while, returning to find that something is not quite right with the person they are speaking to. The emptiness in their smile suggests that they are not happy, and it is implied that their pursuit of fame and fortune has not brought them the satisfaction they thought it would. The lyrics "chasing fame and fortune, but the glory fades and the feelings die" highlight this theme.
The song also touches on how one's desire for worldly things can lead them to turn away from the love of God. The verses about the arena, lasers, and the thousands of fans all point to the idea of being idolized and worshipped. However, the lyrics suggest that this kind of fame comes with a price - the person becomes "pulled by their desires" and "shoots a lethal dose of worldly pride." The song implies that the love of God is still there, burning in the night, and that there is still a chance to turn away from this path of self-destruction.
In the final verse, the lyrics mention a "global colosseum," which is presumably the world we live in. The singer points out that Jesus conquered darkness, and his love is always marching on, regardless of what anyone else does. The ending suggests that as long as people continue to play with fire and turn away from God, there will be a struggle to bring them back to the light.
Line by Line Meaning
I haven't been around awhile
I've been away for some time
what's been going on?
What has happened during this time?
The emptiness that's in your smile
Your smile has no joy and is full of sorrow
tells me something must be wrong
I sense that something is not right
I know you've heard it said before
You have been told this many times
"Once burned, twice shy"
If you have been hurt once, you are cautious of it happening again
Your chasing fame and fortune
You are pursuing fame and wealth
but the glory fades and the feelings die
The success is fleeting and the emotions fade
It's like a child with this lesson to be learned
It's similar to a child who needs to learn this lesson
If you're playin' with fire you're gonna get burned
If you are taking risks, you will face the consequences
Into the arena lasers cut the air
In the arena, lasers cut through the air
The heartbeat of the thousands its what's drawn you to the stars
The applause and support of the audience is what motivates you
Is it you they came to see and idol of the age?
Did they come to see you and worship you as an idol?
They lay down on your altars but you just turn away
They praise and worship you, but you ignore them
You shoot a lethal dose of worldly pride
You have an excessive amount of pride in your achievements
you're walkin' the wire
You are walking a tightrope, taking a dangerous risk
Bein' pulled by your desire
You are being controlled by your ambitions
While His love is burning in the night
While God's love is present in the darkness
He's fighting for your life
God is trying to save you from your destructive path
And I wonder why you're still...
I question why you continue to
Playin' with fire
Take dangerous risks
Choose the fire that He sends
Choose the path that God has set for you
'Cause both those fires never end!
Because both paths are infinite
Our global colloseum was the stage He played
The world was the stage for God's work
conquering the darkness
Overcoming the evil in the world
His blood the ransom paid
His sacrifice redeemed us
The serpent lifted in glory
Satan may appear triumphant, but he is not
will never hide that truth
He will never be able to hide the truth
His love is always marchin' on
God's love is constant and ever-present
I don't care what you do
Your actions are not important to me
Don't shoot a letha dose of worldly pride
Don't have too much pride in your accomplishments
Don't walk on the wire
Don't take dangerous risks
Don't get pulled by your desire
Don't let your ambition control you
As His love is burning in the night
While God's love is present in the darkness
we're fighting for your life
We are trying to save you from your destructive path
Until you see the light we will play with fire!
Until you change your ways, we will continue to take risks and face the consequences
Contributed by Katherine N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CAMPGMAY
vid kicks ass great band-Gratz to all
@carlosalbertogodino9639
No he estado alrededor por un tiempo
¿Qué ha sucedido?
El vacío que hay en tu sonrisa.
Me dice que algo debe estar mal.
Sé que lo has oído decir antes
"Una vez quemado, dos veces tímido"
Tu persecución de fama y fortuna.
Pero la gloria se desvanece y los sentimientos mueren.
Es como un niño
Con esta lección por aprender
Si estas jugando con fuego
Te vas a quemar
En la arena
Láseres cortan el aire
El latido del corazón de los miles.
Es lo que te atrae a las estrellas.
¿Eres tú a quien vinieron a ver?
¿Y el ídolo de la época?
Se acuestan en tus altares
Pero tu solo te alejas
Disparas un letal haz de orgullo mundano.
Estas caminando por el alambre
Ser jalado por tu deseo
Mientras su amor arde en la noche
El esta luchando por tu vida
Y me pregunto por qué sigues ...
Jugando con fuego
Elige el fuego que envía
¡Porque ambos incendios nunca terminan!
Nuestro coliseo global
Fue el escenario el jugó
Conquistando la oscuridad
Su sangre pagó el rescate.
La serpiente se levantó en gloria.
Nunca ocultará esa verdad
Su amor siempre está marchando.
No me importa lo que hagas
No dispares una dosis letal de orgullo mundano.
No caminar sobre el alambre
No te dejes arrastrar por tu deseo
Como su amor arde en la noche
Estamos luchando por tu vida
Hasta que veas la luz
¡Jugaremos con fuego!
@mattzweck
Awesome band.
@MetalAnimeLover
Old old favourite (L)